beach cruiser

noun

: a usually single-speed bicycle that is typically equipped with balloon tires and is designed to be ridden in an upright seating position

He was 6'2" and 300 pounds as a sophomore at Morse High in San Diego, and he was riding his beach cruiser home from band practice one day, his trumpet case balancing on the handlebars, when the football coach stopped him and said, "You know, you really ought to try football."

—Tim Keown

called also cruiser

Examples of beach cruiser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond the beach, the resort also offers complimentary access to beach cruisers, a family pool, a fitness center and dozens of complimentary classes, and a luxe spa with relaxation lounges with ocean views. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026

Detectives say surveillance video captured the suspect approaching the churches while on a beach cruiser bicycle and wearing specific clothing during the break-ins. —Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 13 May 2026

Pedal a beach cruiser bike north along the beach to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, where hiking trails, lonely sands, picnic sites, and kayak rentals fronting a freshwater lake await. —Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

There’s a fleet of beach cruiser rental bikes to cycle to either the ocean or bay beach, both only around a quarter mile away. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beach cruiser

• abuser
• accuser
• diffuser
• boozer
• bruiser
• chooser
• loser
• user
• multiuser